But the Saudi's never gave up as they won another penalty kick after Ali Gabr fouls Fahad Al-Muwallad in his side's danger zone.

And Salman Al-Faraj sent the the oldest player to play at the FIFA tournament the wrong way to finally equalise for his side as the Colombian referee Wilmar Roldan signaled the end of the first half of the game.

Both sides returned to the pitch for the remainder of the game after observing the 15 minutes compulsory rest.

For most part of the second stanza of the game, the Arabians were the better side as they overpowered their opponent to grab force their way to victory at the end of the day.

Salem Al-Dawsari's volley ensured Saudi Arabia claim their first win in over 24 years of the FIFA organised tournament.

At the end of the group games, Mohamed Salah and his men finished at the base of Group A with no point while Uruguay are the table toppers with nine points.

Meanwhile, Uruguay and Russia are the two teams that progressed from Group A after the south American finished top of the table with nine points, as the hosts ended up second with six points.